first day of teaching & trip to town

Newspapers are posted for students to read

The first day of teaching went ok. I started with 17 students, but had 20 by the end of the day. The classroom is not air conditioned, but has ceiling fans. My book is ok, but not enough activities to last 4. I brought Bingo and old maid and some menus to keep them busy. Bingo was a hit, but Old Maid was too tough.
I have noticed that the older ones have really taken the younger ones under their wings. My youngest student is so happy and having a blast.

Princess and my youngest student, age 5 (maybe)

After class we took the bus to town. We walked forever and finally found the Carrefour.We cried because they had the best selection of cheese we have seen in China. It was so unfair, because we don't have a fridge!
We tried to take the bus back but it stopped running before 9pm. We took a taxi and we were afraid that the driver would overcharge us, but he was great! The trip back only cost 22rmb.

first day of teaching & trip to town

Hefei, China